PHISIOLOGY 210 HESI - EUGENA THYROID

PHISIOLOGY 210 HESI - EUGENA THYROID HESI - thyroid disorders Patient Profile Ms. Eugena Cole is a 58-year-old African American female. She works full time as a high school math teacher. She is currently working on a specialist degree, taking night classes at one of the local colleges. Eugena has noticed that she is more sluggish than normal. She doesn't have the energy for girls' nights out anymore, and for the past 4 months, she has not attended her exercise classes. She has gained 10 pounds in the past 4 to 6 months. Her friends say she acts depressed and encouraged her to see a healthcare provider (HCP). Eugena makes an appointment to see her healthcare provider (HCP). Given the initial history and vital signs, what other questions should the nurse ask? 1. Have you had any changes in your bowel habits? (Hypothyroidism can cause constipation) 2. Do you still feel sleepy when you wake up in the mornings despite getting a god night's sleep? (Hypothyroidism can cause sleep disturbances) 3. Have you noticed any changes in your hair or nails? (hypothyroidism can cause hair loss and brittle nails) 1/18 Patient Profile Ms. Eugena Cole is a 58-year-old African American female. She works full time as a high school math teacher. She is currently working on a specialist degree, taking night classes at one of the local colleges. Eugena has noticed that she is more sluggish than normal. She doesn't have the energy for girls' nights out anymore, and for the past 4 months, she has not attended her exercise classes. She has gained 10 pounds in the past 4 to 6 months. Her friends say she acts depressed and encouraged her to see a healthcare provider (HCP). Eugena makes an appointment to see her healthcare provider (HCP). Given the initial history and vital signs, what other questions should the nurse ask? 1. Have you had any changes in your bowel habits? (Hypothyroidism can cause constipation) 2. Do you still feel sleepy when you wake up in the mornings despite getting a god night's sleep? (Hypothyroidism can cause sleep disturbances) 3. Have you noticed any changes in your hair or nails? (hypothyroidism can cause hair loss and brittle nails) What assessment data are most important to obtain prior to the radioactive iodine uptake test? 1. Does she have a bee sting? (allergic reachtion to bee stings and shell fish should be assessed) 2. Ask if she takes any OTC medications such as cough syrups. (many OTC cough